More job security OR more pay?
Cat:JobsForum:9487
Cat:JobsForum:9487Discussion:2207167
Jobs: General
More job security OR more pay?
Advice and tips on finding your next job
What is more important - more job security or more pay? In last 5 years I was laid of twice in jobs that I thought were safe from unemployment risk. But the economy has been rough and companies laid o
0
Forums » Jobs: General » More job security OR more pay?
|
More job security OR more pay?
posted at 3/20/2008 1:56 AM EDT
|
Posts: 13
First: 3/20/2008 Last: 4/2/2008 |
What is more important - more job security or more pay? In last 5 years I was laid of twice in jobs that I thought were safe from unemployment risk. But the economy has been rough and companies laid off a bunch of people as the first thing to cut costs. In my opinion, job security is more important than pay, as long the pay is not outrageously low. |
|
|
More job security OR more pay?
posted at 6/1/2008 7:39 PM EDT
|
Posts: 2673
First: 1/28/2005 Last: 12/1/2009 |
i'm collecting now. i'd be happy to have a job, any job as long as I got a paycheck. i've got my resume posted all over the place and have been applying for everything. no calls to speak of. if i get calls, their either for agencies with temp work, or for permanent positions i don't get offers from, only a "standard response" that they've decided to go with someone else, despite the fact i would be highly qualified for the position i'm interviewing for. L |
|
|
More job security OR more pay?
posted at 8/19/2008 7:45 AM EDT
|
|
Posts: 418
First: 6/26/2008 Last: 11/23/2009 |
It is scary, but in todays economy there aren't many jobs that are "recession proof" and some industries will be/are being harder hit than others (I'm not sure what industry you are in Laryan?). I think a balance of fair pay and security is best - the two are inextricably linked - secure employment = regular pay. Always remember though, even the best paid job in the world is no gaurantee of happiness - if a $150k salary means that you have no life and are tied to the desk morning noon and night, then it's not worth it. Remember, no one on their death bed has ever said "gee, I really should have spent more time in the office"! |
Forums » Jobs: General » More job security OR more pay?